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id: d513acea80
section: transit
first_reported: 2026-11-09 16:20 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 16:20 CST
status: reported
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# Amtrak launches $112M Union Station platform project

Amtrak is launching a $112 million project at Chicago Union Station to build accessible boarding platforms, improve passenger access and increase rail capacity.

Section: [Transit & Streets](/chicago/section/transit.md) · Entities: [Amtrak](/chicago/wiki/amtrak.md), [Chicago Union Station](/chicago/wiki/chicago-union-station.md)

## Coverage

- [FOX 32 Chicago](https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-union-station-get-112m-upgrade-new-amtrak-platforms), 2026-11-09 16:20 CST: Chicago Union Station to get $112M upgrade with new Amtrak platforms

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